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Travel plays a big role in how I cook and create. I love sharing my food adventures, from what I’ve eaten to where to eat, while discovering new flavors, cultures, and techniques that continue to inspire me.

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Roy Boys - Shaw, DC

Roy Boys - Shaw, DC

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Dessert

Three words - ice cream tacos. One of the few places in the DMV you can find this treat. If you are an oyster or fried chicken fan, the hip hop-inspired also bar shines a spot light on fried chicken platters, sliders, and fried shrimp among etc.

Rating: 4 star plates 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️

Although Roy Boys is known for their fried chicken and oysters, I actually went for the first time to try their ice cream tacos right before Saint Patrick’s Day. To my knowledge, this is the first establishment that has ice cream tacos as a permanent feature on their dessert menu in the DC area.

Fried Chicken Sliders

Fried Chicken Sliders

These sliders are okay. There was not too much flavor and they needed some sort of sauce, a bit dry but order them if you please.

Half Bird Platter with 3 sides

Half Bird Platter with 3 sides

Besides the ice cream tacos, the fried chicken platters are worth the trip. However the traditional chicken is seasoned make it downright addictive. The battered skin is super crispy and the chicken is well cooked and delicious.

Biscuit Basket with Local Honey Butter

Biscuit Basket with Local Honey Butter

Unbelievably delicious with or without the butter - perfect balance of sweet and salty. Enjoy them warm!

Drunken Mac and Cheese

Drunken Mac and Cheese

Bon Matcha - Foggy Bottom, DC

Bon Matcha - Foggy Bottom, DC
El Centro - 14th Street, DC

El Centro - 14th Street, DC
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